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Lindsey Graham remembered as ‘true American original’ at Capitol memorial

‘He died doing the work he was born to do,’ Trump says as political leaders honor Republican US senator

The Guardian - US · Jul 28

‘No one like Lindsey’: Washington, world leaders mourn Sen. Graham

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered Tuesday by President Donald Trump and others as a Senate technician and foreign policy powerhouse, as lawmakers joined world leaders and his loved ones during a Washington National Cathedral funeral service. As the South Carolina Republican’s casket made its way into the massive…

Roll Call · Jul 28

As Roy Cooper leads in polls, Democrats aren’t measuring the drapes yet

North Carolina Democrat Roy Cooper has broad name recognition as a former governor.  His Senate campaign is flush with cash.  And he enjoys a robust lead over Republican rival Michael Whatley in almost every public poll. “This is the first time [Democrats] have had the wind at their backs in…

Roll Call · Jul 28

Trump administration needs to stop ‘public harassment’ of Fauci and scientists, open letter says

Letter, published before Anthony Fauci will appear before Congress, accuses Republicans of ‘waging a war on individual scientists’

The Guardian - US · Jul 28

Matt Dunlap says he’d welcome DCCC support in battleground Maine district

BANGOR, Maine — As his state was rocked by a shake-up in the Senate race, Democrat Matt Dunlap says he’s focused on affordability concerns in his quest to keep his party’s hold on a red-leaning House district.   Dunlap, the state auditor who is running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden,…

Roll Call · Jul 28

Andy Beshear issues ultimatum to Mitch McConnell in new letter

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The Independent UK · Jul 28

Left-leaning Fox News host has four-word response to Trump’s custom gift

Fox News political consultant said it is ‘a lot safer’ to stay away from the president

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Ohio's GOP Governor Warns of 'Mistake' in Deporting Haitians to Their Home Country: 'Haiti Is Hell Today'

His remarks followed a that ICE has prepared plans to increase arrests and deportations of Haitian migrants as early as this week

Latin Times · Jul 28

Religion isn’t just for the right: five ways progressives are invoking ‘religious freedom’ laws

Progressive faith communities are increasingly leveraging religious freedom laws to protect civil liberties across the US

The Guardian - US · Jul 28

How close is the Trump administration to the toxic Tate brothers? Let’s ask the president’s son Barron …

The 20-year-old crypto bro likes to keep a low profile. He could still be forced to testify before the House oversight committee, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28